"There is a clear intent with the President's proposal and the program going forward to consult with Congress at every step of the way."
"We have an obligation to look back and see if what you have done makes sense and whether we want to relook at the BCA."
"That Secretary is very informed."
"I would like to work with you on it to see whether we can have an agreement where we as the authorizers will agree on how to deal with this problem that we both agree exists."
"I believe that is a mistake."
"I think that most Members of the Committee agree that the US-VISIT's placement within the National Protection and Programs Directorate at DHS is problematic"
"Well, that is a good answer, because we really aspire to both."
"I want to commend President Obama and Secretary Napolitano for presenting us with what I believe is a responsible budget request."
"Congress has surely failed more times than not in reorganizing government in a major way."
"it is obviously imperative that the Federal Government get its spending under control."
"Budgets have to carefully balance our Nation's needs with what we can afford."